Brandon wrote:

You know, Jeff Lewis is a good suggestion for Watch What Happens. That guy cracks me up! Why don't you use someone from the shows for those specials? It seems that would be more enjoyable. Nothing personal Andy!

posted on August 23, 2007 at 10:57 AM

Rose wrote:

Andy...Don't listen to Andrew...he is just is jealous. How is it that you get the cushy seat on WWH and the guests don't...and is that a West Elm rug under your feet? Where's Jonathan Adler????

posted on August 23, 2007 at 11:43 AM

Carlos B wrote:

Hello,

I'm Carlos from Venezuela, i could not believe that this guy "ANDREW" wrote such a stupid comment!!. I thikk Andy Cohen is the right person for WWH he's funny, he's smart and he is certainly HANDSOME, maybe no the most masculine man on earth, but he is very cute serious man when he supposes to be.
Anyway "ANDREW" i think if you don't have nothig nice to say then shut up and get out of here!

posted on August 23, 2007 at 11:48 AM

chad chapman wrote:

You voted Tre off the show? Having watching Top Chef for 3 seasons and following closely the competitions this season, you have made a HUGE mistake!! Tre was one of the most talented chefs and proved that week after week. Clearly, the judges have their own agenda and it was most evident last evening. Top Chef just lost one viewer!

posted on August 23, 2007 at 12:21 PM

Kathleen wrote:

I really enjoyed watching the Watch What Happens show with Chefs Tom and Rocco. You mentioned at the end that you were going to field more questions and then post those answers later. When is that going to happen? I'm still hoping my question got asked.

posted on August 23, 2007 at 12:27 PM

JBolding wrote:

Top Chef has been one of my favorite realty shows. Two seasons in a row the judges have voted the best off. Last season Sam and this season, Tre. I think you need to change the judges. Everyone know that Brian or CJ should have been voted off. Brian didn't cook anything and CJ passed the buck. No more Top Chef on my tube.

posted on August 23, 2007 at 12:29 PM

Barbara wrote:

It is obvious that Tre was the best Chef on the show, he was a good buy and therefore did not make for TV drama. That is the main thing that matters on these reality shows. I really enjoyed watching , but seeing some of the people left on the show, one of which I would not want to even try his food, due to the fact that he sweats in everything he cooks. You will be missed Tre.

posted on August 23, 2007 at 1:49 PM

Kathleen Ryan wrote:

Hi Folks,

Love the show...but wonder why Tre was sent off last night? When Casey's contribution was so terrible for the 3rd time, and Tre's biggest mistake was a management problem.

Oh, I know that Tre's food wasn't up to parr this time...but you let Lia go over Casey too. Lia made a much better presentation than Casey did, and just because Casey had "imunity"one time, didn't deserve to stay over Lia and Tre.

I know I can't taste the food, but believe me, It appeared that you made a terrible mistake in letting Tre go. He has contributed so much more than Casey ever will. I would wonder why you are even keeping Casey on the show?

And, what's the deal with everybody picking on Howie all the time? It's really apparent to the viewers that he's really good. And, getting screwed over by the others. The others seem to sacrifice him as a scape goat, so they can stay on the show.

Thanks for listening

posted on August 23, 2007 at 2:57 PM

Jackie wrote:

I agree with Marilyn, you lost my interest in the show when you voted of Tre. He was the only one in my opinion that had the class and style to be a top chef.

posted on August 23, 2007 at 3:12 PM

Susan wrote:

Aww, that's pretty mean, ANDREW! I think Andy is hot and he's not "flaming". Give me a break!

I really loved what Bourdain wrote today, his assessment of the episode was spot-on. Poor Tre had to go, even if he is the best chef there. He'll do fine on his own, no worries! I don't think this show has ever been about who's the best chef, I think that it it's more about who can handle everything that's thrown at them and survive. You can be the best chef in the world, but if you can't lead a team, work well with others, keep the food from burning, etc. then there's no way you can win. Not winning on Top Chef doesn't make you a loser, it just means you had a bad day and have some things to improve upon.

posted on August 23, 2007 at 3:39 PM

Matt wrote:

In case anyone out there who has anything to do with it can hear me:

You're making it too obvious early in the episodes who is going to be eliminated. Whenever there is "around the house" or interview footage of someone saying that they have formed a bond with someone else, one of the two people who share said bond will be elimated, almost without fail. "Oh what's that Sara, Dale's your new gay buddy? You're going home." "So, Lia, Casey is your BFF? Bye Lia".

This episode not only did we see Casey discussing her sisterly affection for Tre, we got to hear Tre talk about being from the school of hard knocks and making his way up the latter starting with nothing. HMMMMM I wonder if we're being set up to feel sad when Tre gets sent home?

In my opinion, the show would be more suspenseful and entertaining if the endings weren't being given away so blatantly. If we're going to learn about who's buddy-buddy with who, at least spread it around a little and don't zero in on the player being eliminated that episode.

posted on August 23, 2007 at 4:13 PM

AJim wrote:

Ah...here come the whiners. "I won't watch the show again". And you know what, they always end up watching it again. How do I know this? Because I said the same things when LeeAnne got the boot, when Austin Scarlett got the boot, when Nick Verreos got the boot, etc. And I always ended up watching. Whoever doesn't watch the show again, good riddance. I'm definitely sad to see Tre go but I can totally buy the reasons for him leaving and there was definitely an element of arrogance and/or overconfidence involved. CJ is a sneaky one, he threw Tre over and under the bus. Dale and Hung are now my picks for final 2.

posted on August 23, 2007 at 5:15 PM

MiKe Dawson wrote:

Love the Tre Drama and even caught a bit a of WWH which was awesome.
There have been too many cranky men judges lately and it seems unblanced (even though it prob speaks to the Bravo audience)...bring in some more cute ladies like Padma and we need more Gayle please.
Andy, keep on crackin us up with your take on everything pop culture (you need a full time show too).

posted on August 23, 2007 at 6:39 PM

Gail wrote:

Ok, so Tre didn't demonstrate 'top chef' credentials last night. He was calm, collected and just a little cocky. Things I guess NO ONE wants in their chef. (chefs are never cocky, right Anthony B?) Let's see...who's left with what the judges believe is the RIGHT STUFF? Sara had one good night. wow. Not impressed. Hung will never get people to follow him, unless they're a bunch of his famous monkeys. CJ, Brian, CAsey- none of them have the cooking chops to make it. Howie? Ewwww......sweat city. Leaving us with Dale, who probably benefited most from Tre's loss. It's going to be a long rest of the season.

posted on August 23, 2007 at 6:50 PM

Tom wrote:

I'm tired of watching this. Since your show judge's on a "what have you done for me lately" method. It's only fair for me to be able to eliminate this program from my viewing schedule. It's just silly, I'm not convinced anymore that the final winner will be really the top. It's become more like Survivor, where talent doesn't have a real bearing on the winner.

posted on August 23, 2007 at 7:01 PM

Val wrote:

It was really fascinating to watch the Tom and Rocco in a relaxed, non-studio atmosphere. You get to see who the real people are, and that Tom in particular, really cares about this. Glad I finally got to see one of these!

posted on August 23, 2007 at 7:02 PM

suzy c wrote:

Are you crazy?!
Tre is the only one there who should even be called a chef.
Casy couldn't get a job at a diner---what's going on here, anyhow?

posted on August 23, 2007 at 7:38 PM

Anne Cross wrote:

I agree with the important points made by Susan. Who are these people saying they will never watch again because a certain chef has been voted off? People, have you forgotten that the viewers lack an extremely important component that the judges have? Taste! No matter how much class a chef has, how beautiful the food looks, etc., we can't taste it! Watching Top Chef is about the drama, the creativity, the human interaction. It really isn't about the food.

posted on August 23, 2007 at 7:39 PM

Annie wrote:

Will someone PLEASE make the chefs clean up their language!!! Dale has a filthy mouth. I wonder if he is smart enough to even begin to speak using any other words but f.. and a..h.

They claim to be professionals. Speak like one!
Annie

posted on August 23, 2007 at 7:48 PM

annieT wrote:

Would someone please make the chefs clean up their language!!! Dale is the worst offender. Not only is his language offensive, but he is very untidy in his appearance. One is not a "professional" just because they say they are. Try acting like one. Tre was trully a professional and a gentleman. His decency will be missed. AnnieT.

posted on August 23, 2007 at 7:57 PM

Christina wrote:

I was extremely dissapointed to watch Tre have to leave the show! I have been faithful on watching all 3 seasons. I will not watch anymore this season. I can't believe you could let someone soooooooooooooo talented go. There were a few others that needed to exit! Tre has so much talent, he's won a few contests, he's won a trip to Italy, he's self taught, which says a lot, for his cooking skills!! Which are awesome. It's a big loss, he will be missed, and he should have been crowned "TOP CHEF".

posted on August 23, 2007 at 8:17 PM

bug1 wrote:

I had a hard time with them letting tre go. we watch faithfully every wed and it is going to be a hard decision who will be top chef. Tre made some mistakes but i believe he is the top chef. not so sure about who is left.

posted on August 23, 2007 at 8:21 PM

courtney wrote:

I'm upset. *sigh* What was that all about? I think I'm pretty much done watching this show now. You guys voted off a really great chef...when there were so many other chefs who lacked the talent to even communicate with those that they were serving. Urgh.

posted on August 23, 2007 at 8:46 PM

B Jones wrote:

I don't get how they vote off the best chefs. There needs to be some kind of consideration for the overall talent of each chef. Judging by one bad day (everyone has one) is not a balanced way to judge, especially when Tre has been one of the most consistent and best chefs on the show. I loved to see what he was going to create each week, and how he showed a lot of class in the middle of some idiots, (who's names I won't mention)
If the show is supposed to judge each chef's cooking ability, why doe's Brian get a free pass, and didn't cook anything, and by the judges views, didn't do good in the restaurant front. He should have went home in my opinion - Well, there no need to watch the rest of the season for me. There's no one else who is exciting and interesting to watch.
Oh yeah, what's up with that chick that couldn't chop onions, it took her like 30 minutes or something, maybe she should have gone home. As a matter of fact, I think she's been floating under the radar too long.

posted on August 23, 2007 at 8:53 PM

kam wrote:

It is very difficult to judge, but I have to say, Tre shouldn't of been the one to leave. He did take on a big portion of the meals, but he needed someone to help him. In my opinion, Casey and C.J. are out for number one and aren't really that good at cooking as well. Tre will make it so much further then those two.

posted on August 23, 2007 at 10:13 PM

B. wrote:

Shame on Bravo for forcing us to get a second helping of Chris Ciccone. What an idiot. Where his designs outstanding no. Just added some touches (paint, new dishes and new chairs) that the chefs did not have available the first go around. As for the rumors that he will be a permanent fixture on Top Chef, did any one else notice the conversation between Chris and the Garage/Quarte team. Chris whines about the presentation of the food and that it was not good in fact he did not want to eat it. Sara asks if he had any suggestions. Chris gives her a blank look and changes the subject to decor. That blank look said it all.

P.S. Is the restaurant that his sister bought him still open... impressive.

posted on August 23, 2007 at 10:21 PM

george wrote:

ultimately it wasn't the judges who are to blame for tre's early exit. it was his failure to step up, but just as equally the ridiculous decision to have so many group challenges in a row!!! by doing so, the field is still packed with mid-level chefs who've skated by on the strength of their teammates even as one of the favorites has been auff'd. when are we getting another individual challenge? seriously makes no sense on the production side.

posted on August 23, 2007 at 10:29 PM

Rebecca wrote:

Can't believe Tre is gone! Whats up with that!?

posted on August 23, 2007 at 11:31 PM

DJ wrote:

The "Judges" had nothing but good things to say about Tre.... after telling him to hit the road. And they say he's this and he's that, but apparently none of his great attributes are worth money. How ingenuous. I almost feel like I'm wasting my time writing this because the Bravo powers that be obviously don't read; but I can tell you I won't be wasting my time watching Top Chef on Wednesdays anymore.

posted on August 24, 2007 at 8:00 AM

Tami wrote:

I also will stop watching with Tre gone. He was the best!

posted on August 24, 2007 at 9:05 AM

Ivi wrote:

I agree with JBolding- after last season I wasn't expecting Tre to win. It seems like the best strategy is to "lay low" as long as possible. That's what all the team mates of Tre did and it worked. I thought Hung was losing it after the first few episodes and I thought to myself the best way for him t survive is to be less conspicuous and he has. As upsetting as the outcome was I pretty much expected it to go down this way after CJ appointed Tre executive chef. But after reading articles on this guy- I know he'll be fine. I would have loved to have seen him get as far as Sam though- the drama other people seem to create is tiresome. Tre was refreshingly self focused and level headed. Boring I suppose to people who watch reality tv for the drama. As what happened when Sam was eliminated- I too have lost my interest in the rest of the season.

posted on August 24, 2007 at 9:35 AM

Mick wrote:

How in the world did you vote off Tre? I am not getting over this. You know good and well that was one of the Top Chefs - certainly in the top two choices. You are keeping Casey because of looks and Howie for ratings/controversy. Tre was so solid. Oh well, I am done with the show if Tre is not on. Since there is such an outcry to his discharge why not bring him the heck back or let him compete against the remaining team mates for one of their spots!

posted on August 28, 2007 at 1:10 AM

do not know wrote:

Why did tre have to leave, casey should have gone.

posted on August 28, 2007 at 7:27 PM

Ginny wrote:

Being a non-gormet cook I've enjoyed the captions and descrptions of the prepared dishes. But the show has lost some of its punch with the departure of Tre. Just because he didn't run around the kitche swinging a knife or swear, he still was a presence in the kitchen and I would love to work with or for him. I hope to see his name in lights soon. But please oh please don't make Hung Top Chef

posted on September 5, 2007 at 8:37 PM